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After spending 28 years fighting in the appeals process, 83-year-old Ferdinand Hazewinkel of Lugoff, South Carolina was finally awarded disability benefits through the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) on February 5.

Many of us have been tasked with providing care to an elderly parent or other family member while others are caregiving professionals. Either way, there is a constant challenge between balancing one's own quality of life delivering the quality of care expected of us with the added challenge of maintaining the dignity of the senior citizen cared for. For example, adult children of dementia patients are often faced with missing time at work, lost wages, missing time with their own children and a mountain of stress trying to keep tabs on their loved one.

The Washington Post recently drew attention to the growing controversy in Australia over The Mighty, a website supposedly for and by people with a disability, openly mocking Autism with a post about 'meltdown bingo'. In response, those with disabilities as well as well as those who care for them are looking for a new way to be open and honest about their issues without being mocked. Dale Reardon, a blind Australian disability activist and entrepreneur, has launched the website My Disability Matters, with a comprehensive survey for potential users to have their say on the site's agenda, operating procedures and more.

Back pain and bad posture related discomforts are extremely common these days. According to the latest statistical figures, around 80% of Americans have experienced back pain at least once in their life. Unfortunately, it is extremely difficult to treat back pain and bad postures permanently. Most of the painkillers offer temporary relief and have many negative side-effects. The pain relieving sprays and belts are no better.

Life After the Battlefield is a documentary series about how wounded soldiers of modern war zones adapt to life after returning home. This television series will feature vets who are struggling with returning to "normal" life and the challenges they face. According to producer Matt Mikka, "For the majority of our veterans the real war starts when they return home with a life changing or crippling injury. In this documentary series, we are bringing the much hidden afterlife of these soldiers into the public eye, and we are showing how they adapt to their injuries at home, with their kids, at work and elsewhere. It's a game changer, and we are excited to get started."

It may be hard to believe, but when it comes to disability compensation, insurers – both privately purchased or through that which is available from employers – often deliberately and wrongfully deny people's disability benefits as a way to increase corporate profits. Taking advantage of the person's weakened state, these companies assume that injured or sick parties are unlikely to file suit. Rosen, Moss, Snyder & Bleefeld, LLP, disability attorneys in PA, are available to provide comprehensive, skilled legal representation for those who believe they are owed greater claims or benefits.

While mobility limitations can certainly be challenging for seniors and individuals with disabilities, there are myriad affordable options available to customize homes to accommodate these special needs. With the help of independent living solutions, individuals who were previously limited in their mobility and independence can reclaim their ability to easily maneuver their homes and tend to their needs. Mobility123, a mobility solutions provider, is currently offering homeowners many different systems that allow for comfortable movement assistance and increased autonomy.

A great number of disabled and needy children have gotten a bright smile on their faces, all thanks to the work of a local NGO, which aims at helping the disabled and needy children by providing them with care, financial support, and the child sponsorship.

Mistreatment by insurance companies on the part of individuals who need long-term care is a typical, frequent occurrence. Insurers – whether private or through an employer – will sometimes approve short-term disability claims for those who file them, only to deny additional benefits later on, despite concrete proof of an inability to work due to injury or illness. Even when the insured has been placed under constant care in a hospital or other inpatient center, insurance companies may deny claims. With the help of the right lawyer, however, disabled individuals can reclaim their rights to full medical coverage through their insurance company. Rosen, Moss, Snyder & Bleefeld, LLP, disability lawyers in PA, announce that they have recently won one such difficult case for a Pennsylvania client.

SignMedia SMART, a free mobile sign language video glossary created by Bellyfeel Media and partners from 4 European Universities has been relaunched to now include over 2000 media clips. The media glossary explains media industry terminology and allows deaf media professionals to work more easily within the TV and Film industry and create their own high quality work.

When an accident or tragedy occurs that leaves individuals unable to work and earn a living, disability insurance is used to protect future earnings. If disability compensation has been denied and individuals require the assistance of dedicated attorneys to help them get the benefits they deserve, Rosen, Moss, Snyder, Bleefeld, LLP is proud to announce they are providing free consultation for disability insurance claims.

Here is a good news to those who struggle due to lack of access to legal help for their problem of not being able to get their disability benefits. 4 California Disability, a Social Security Disability lawyer firm, headed by Stuart Barasch, is committed to getting these people the benefits they need as quickly as possible. Regardless of the fact whether these people are just beginning the process of applying for their SSI or Disability Benefits or they have received a denied Social Security claim, they can rely upon their services and ability to move their case effectively as well as efficiently, says 4 California Disability.

Those who are struggling to get disability benefits may find solace from news that 4californiadisability.com, a law firm, is committed to getting them the benefits they need very quickly. Whether these people have just begun the process of applying for SSI or Disability Benefits, or they have received a denied Social Security claim, they can be confident that their case will be moved forward efficiently and effectively, says 4 California Disability. Stuart Barasch, the lawyer who is running the firm has decades of experience handling even the toughest and the most challenging Social Security matters.

Food Hero Mimi Kozma is a special education teacher, mother and wife in addition to being a master home chef and radio personality. Her "Food Hero" persona came about when she was growing up with a younger sister who struggled with extreme learning disabilities. As Mimi watched her parents work to find solutions and support, she learned that "the challenges faced by a family of a child with special needs, be it medical, educational and/or psychological is complex, often misunderstood and unquestionably underappreciated." Now, Food Hero Mimi Kozma is helping families who may also struggle with these same issues through her work with food.

Holidays for the Disabled founder Paul Fogerty was recently featured at Disability Today, one of the leading online sources of news and perspectives concerning disabled people. At the Disability Today website, Fogerty recounts his personal story, describing how his determination to become a self-sufficient provider for his family eventually led to the founding and growth of Holidays for the Disabled, now one of the world's leading travel agencies of its kind. Thanks to Fogerty's careful attention and personal experience, Holidays for the Disabled allows disabled people and those with limited mobility to confidently book rewarding holidays to any of a wide range of the world's top destinations.

Vitaly Munirov, one of the founders of the non-profit organization forblind.org, has launched a crowdfunding campaign on Indiegogo in order to introduce their ingenious new device to the public. This campaign has a funding goal of $6,000, which needs to be raised in order to bring "Ultrasound" Arduino based devices to market so they can help make the world a more accessible place for blind people everywhere. The majority of blind people rely upon a cane in order to get around. They use it to "feel" the world around them, and avoid potentially dangerous situations and obstacles. The inspired minds behind Ultrasound state, "[blind people] use canes to probe their surroundings, but some obstacles can be hard to spot. Fences, tall cars, and barrier gates for example." This inspired them to come up with a truly viable solution, and open the world to the visually impaired members of society.

Licio Isolani, a professor of sculpture, suffered a massive stroke on November 18th, 2012. A prominent figure of the Italian-New York's art scene of the sixties and seventies, Isolani has lost his speech and his mobility since then. After being tube-fed and breathing on artificial ventilation for two years, he is presently at Calvary Hospital in Brooklyn.

This centre, a Finca based in Spain, is a place for everyone who likes to be in nature and loves animals. Nestled between gentle rolling hills, La Granja Esavas is a self-sustaining farm which offers a wide range of services for people with disabilities.

The B2B Special Center for Brain-Injured Children Rehabilitation is an advanced facility in Constanta, Romania engaged in rehabilitation for all brain-injured children. The center started in September 2014, depending entirely on funding from charitable organizations. The center is managed by a Romanian NGO called "Copii Suflete Sperante."

I Can Direct, a leading host provider under Queensland's Your Life Your Choice program, announced plans for helping residents with the upcoming transition to Australia's National Disability Insurance Scheme. With Queensland scheduled to come online with the program on the first of July next year, I Can Direct is prepared to ensure that the transition will be a smooth one for the many disabled residents who take part in the state's Your Life Your Choice self directed support system. With a plan now in place that accounts well for the details known ahead of the bilateral agreement to be signed in December of this year, I Can Direct is especially well positioned to help disabled Queenslanders and their families navigate the upcoming changes.

The team at WWVS has been impressed and inspired by the story of former Royal Marine Andy Grant, shared in his local paper, the Liverpool Echo. Despite losing a limb after being caught in a bomb blast while on duty in Afghanistan, Andy was keen to continue to live a full and active lifestyle.